Thurmont, MD

Thurmont, Maryland

Thurmont, Maryland, in Frederick county, is 14 miles N of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 48 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is conveniently located inside the Washington metropolitan area. There are an estimated 5,588 people in Thurmont.

The People and Families of Thurmont

In Thurmont, about 64% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Thurmont. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Thurmont had a median family income of $56,138.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5,750) in Thurmont. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Thurmont Housing

Approximately 73% of housing in Thurmont is owner-occupied. The town contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Thurmont, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Thurmont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

Category	Trophy
Low Property Crime (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Thurmont, MD

Comparing Thurmont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Thurmont Almanac

Thurmont Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Thurmont Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Thurmont residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Thurmont, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Thurmont High Schools (2004)

CATOCTIN HIGH
14745 SABILLASVILLE RD
240-236-8100
Serves 962 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.9

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